Posted on: January 17, 2023
Press release from Vested Interest in K9s
Victoria Police Department’s K9 Hummer has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Hummer’s vest was embroid...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: January 10, 2023
PHOTO: Victoria Police Department Officer John Turner speaks during a Lunch and Learn event in 2022 at the Victoria Community Center.
The City of Victoria’s police and fire departments will host a monthly “Lunch and Learn” event at the Victoria Community C...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: January 10, 2023
PHOTO #1: Senior Police Officer Lee Peters gives a demonstration of a traffic stop during the 2022 Civilian Police Academy.
The Victoria Police Department Community Engagement Unit is now accepting applications for the Civilian Police Academy.
Wha...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: December 27, 2022
Deputy Chief Mark Jameson will serve as the interim police chief for the Victoria Police Department while the City seeks a permanent replacement for Chief Roberto Arredondo.
The City announced in November that Arredondo was leaving the City to begin a new ...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: December 20, 2022
Press release from Vested Interest in K9s
PHOTO: The Victoria Police Department’s K9 Lark wears a protective vest donated by Vested Interest in K9s.
Victoria Police Department’s K9 Lark has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable d...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: December 13, 2022
On Sunday, Dec. 4, members of the Victoria Fire Department and Victoria Police Department joined forces to play in a charity basketball game at the Faith Academy gym against employees of the United States Postal Service. Community members came out to supp...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: October 18, 2022
PHOTO: An undeveloped tract at Main Street and Airline Road was chosen as the site of the new public safety headquarters based on its central location, citywide growth projections and compatibility of nearby development.
The City Council will consider whet...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: September 29, 2020
The Victoria Police Department is putting a new spin on its National Night Out this year with National Night In, replacing community meetups with safer methods of building camaraderie between neighbors and first responders.
“National Night Out is usually a...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: September 11, 2020
The City of Victoria’s search for a new chief of police has resulted this week in the selection of three finalists.
“The chief of police holds one of the most important positions within the City,” City Manager Jesús A. Garza said. “Working closel...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: June 23, 2020
Recent high-profile incidents of police violence have led to a breakdown of trust in law enforcement. We have seen citizens rising up across the nation to demand accountability and have been stunned to see how some protests have turned violent.
The Black L...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: June 10, 2020
PHOTO #1: State Representative Geanie Morrison addresses attendees at a farewell gathering for outgoing Victoria Police Department Chief J.J. Craig on Monday at the Victoria Community Center. City employees and representatives of various community organiz...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police
Posted on: June 3, 2020
The City of Victoria Police Department was awarded a $500,000 grant Tuesday from the Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring Program, which provides funding to law enforcement agencies to hire new personnel.
“We’re excited that the Victoria Police Depa...
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2020 - Spotlight - Police